The True Heiress Reborn And Slays (Alicia Delaney) novel Chapter 41

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nd the whole thing almost laughable

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? photo was taken from a sneaky angle, clearly set up top to make it look suspicious. But anyone with half a brain could see sn’t even a hint of physical contact between them notingthing intimate at all.

just one blurry, misleading picture, this entire family morty had cooked up a full–blown cheating drama in their heads. They were ip, acting like a bunch of hens in a frenzy.

just about to explain when Julian, seated at that the head of the living room, suddenly slammed his palm down on the coffee

letely unacceptable!” Julian snappedphied, his voice stern. “What has the Ashford family ever done to deserve this? You

le beginnings–we never held thadabat against you. We welcomed you in, let you marry into this family, gave you the

fe! And this is how you repay epay us?”

lian finished than Lucas, stan standing nearby, jumped right in.

Rey by the wrist, his handsomesome face twisted with disappointment and something like hurt.

hy would you do this?” Historie tone was accusing. “Is it because I wouldn’t let you come back to the firm, so you went and stunt like this to get back bonkertime? Do you have any idea how embarrassing this is for me?”

in’t even try to get to cherthe truth. He’d already made up his mind–she’d stooped this low just to spite him.

he three of them were aane ganging up on her, Sophia’s delicate voice chimed in at the perfect moment.

everyone, please gosego easvien Riley.” She spoke softly, eyes already glistening with tears. She looked every bit the the ite

kto kind to stay silent. “Maybe… maybe this is all just a big misunderstanding.

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nding!” Anthea’s temper flared. “The photo is right there, plain as day How.com Lund he ahold of this, the Ashford name would be the talk of every gossip coluina inwave nor

watching coldly as they played off each other, neatly pinning the blame mon but hey

ving room fell into an uneasy, heavy quiet.

thea–probably worn out from all the yelling glared at her white cab hatut her new te

you have anything to say for yourself?”

a sarcastic unite touching her lips

d? Does that mean it’s my turn to talk move?

m, almost dismissive, and a little defiant throw everyone utt

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Chapter 41 Turning the Tables

Riley’s icy stare locked onto her.

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“Why would I admit to something I didn’t do?

“Let me ask you this -by your logic, one photo means solid proof. So all those movies you’ve starred in, where you’ve kissed and embraced different leading men on camera… Does that mean you’ve hooked up with every single one of them?”

Sophia’s delicate face went pale in an instant.

“I–I never…” Her eyes reddened immediately. She ducked behind Lucas, clutching his sleeve, the picture of wounded innocence. “Riley… I was only trying to help, I was on your side. How could you attack me like that?”

Her performance instantly triggered Lucas‘ protective side.

Without hesitation, he shifted to shield Sophia, then turned to Riley with a disapproving frown.

“Riley! How could you speak to Sophia that way? She was only trying to stick up for you. Is this how you treat someone who’s on your side?”

That actually made Riley let out a dry, frustrated laugh.

“So when all of you convict me based on one photo, that’s not an attack. But when I defend myself, suddenly I’m the mean one?”

Lucas‘ eyes widened. He wasn’t used to seeing Riley so fired up.

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